asked the Minister for External Affairs what is the attitude of the Government with regard to Recommendation No. 415 on statutory limitation as applicable to crimes against humanity which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 28th January 1965; and what action the Government have taken, or contemplate taking, on it.
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As the Deputy is aware, the Resolution recommends the Committee of Ministers to invite member Governments to arrange that prosecution for crimes against humanity shall not be prevented by the application of statutory limitation. As there is no statutory limitation in Ireland in respect of prosecution for criminal offences, no action is necessary in our case.